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Vaping Passenger Ejected from American Airlines Flight After Confrontation

The viral video of Peter Nguyen accusing a flight attendant of assault has prompted an internal review and reignited debate over in-flight safety rules.

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An American Airlines passenger was allegedly caught vaping in the bathroom by a flight attendant
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Overview

  • Nguyen was caught vaping in the lavatory of Flight 2860 from Phoenix to San Francisco and confronted a flight attendant who attempted to stop him.
  • He recorded the exchange, posted it on Instagram, and accused the attendant of assault while threatening legal action and citing his 25,000 followers.
  • American Airlines confirmed Nguyen was removed upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport and escorted from the concourse by local police.
  • The video’s widespread circulation has drawn online backlash against Nguyen’s behavior and highlighted passenger compliance with crew authority.
  • Under FAA regulations, vaping onboard is a federal offense carrying fines up to $1,771 and extra penalties for tampering with smoke detectors.